Orlan-10 vs Shahed 131
The Orlan-10 and the Shahed 131 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and HESA respectively. Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 131. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 900 km for the Shahed 131. At 135 kg MTOW, the Shahed 131 is 8.4x the Orlan-10's 16 kg. Unit cost is $0.05M for the Orlan-10 vs $0.02M for the Shahed 131.
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $50K |
| Iranian-made one-way attack drone, developed in the early 21st century, used for precision strikes against infrastructure and military targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $20K |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 2.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 110 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 38 hp â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 131?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed 131's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is longer at 2.6 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 131?
The Orlan-10 is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the Shahed 131 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 131?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.